STANDARD MAYONNAISE

Standard Mayonnaise image

Hellmann's is a fine product. But homemade mayonnaise is something entirely different. It is perfectly delicious spread on sandwiches, but it can also become the foundation of a more complex dipping sauce or dressing. Make sure you use a mildly flavored oil so the richness of the egg, as fresh as you can find, can shine.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 5m

Yield about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 egg yolk
Sliver of a garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon or English mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Sea salt
1 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and a large pinch salt. Beginning a drop at a time, whisk in oil. As it emulsifies, add oil a little faster, in a slow steady stream. When mixture is thick, taste and adjust seasoning. It should be highly seasoned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams